Is Travel Countercyclical?
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian claimed this week, after his airline reported a robust third quarter profit and sees seemingly unsated demand, that travel is "countercyclical" to the economic…
Edward Russell
Edward was Skift’s Washington, D.C.-based airlines reporter from 2020-2023. He’s covered the industry from the American-US Airways combo to the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains and runs with his dog, Heathrow.
Lufthansa, American Among Airlines Investing Billions in Lucrative Premium Seats
They say the best time to invest is at the bottom of the cycle. Well, airlines may have missed the bottom, but with balance sheets looking solid again they are…
United Plans 7 New Transatlantic Routes in 2023 Despite Economic Uncertainty
United Airlines is confident enough in the outlook for 2023 to plan seven new transatlantic routes despite the economic storm clouds circling the U.S. and Europe.
Delta Air Lines to Invest Up to $200 Million in Electric Flying Taxi Joby
Delta Air Lines has answered its questions on electric air taxis. The lone holdout among major U.S. carriers is investing up to $200 million in Joby Aviation, a developer of…
Dutch Down
Amid the quiet before earnings season, airlines looked on with unease as oil prices marched upward again. The pronouncement of an OPEC supply cut has Brent crude flirting with the…
All-Star Airports
What's the ado with Austin, Cancun, Ho Chi Minh City, Paris Orly, and Riyadh? All of the airports are seeing tremendous growth above pre-pandemic levels. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat…
Delta, United Airlines Could Emerge as Big Winners on Revenues in 4th Quarter
Full flights and busy airports are likely to continue in the U.S. through the end of the year, Wall Street analysts warn. Demand is forecast to remain robust as corporate…
Europe's Startup Airlines Face a Long Winter
Winter has long been a low season for air travel in Europe with the seasonal fluctuation from peak summer months greater than in many other global markets, including the U.S.…
London Heathrow Ending Daily Passenger Caps Gives Airlines New Schedule Confidence
Flying will get a little easier through London Heathrow this winter after staffing issues and capacity caps created chaos at Europe's busiest airport last summer.
South Africa's Airlink Buys Stake in FlyNamibia to Strengthen Global Service to Region
Southern Africa's airline market continues to shift as the region emerges from the pandemic. Regional Airlink has inked a deal for Namibia's only domestic airline, while long struggling South African…